Protests Force Graduation Cancellation, Trump Trial Resumes, Johnson-Greene Meeting, Latest In The Middle East

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Graduations Being Canceled
With pro-Palestinian protests continuing on their campus, Columbia University officials have decided to cancel its large campus-wide commencement ceremony. John Stolnis has the details.
   
The Trump Trial Resumes
The hush money trial for former President Donald Trump resumed in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the week began with Trump being hit with another fine from the judge.
 
Russia Arrests US Soldier
U.S. officials have confirmed that an American soldier has been arrested in Russia under questionable circumstances. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani.
   
Johnson On The Hot Seat
After a nearly two-hour meeting with Mike Johnson yesterday, Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke to the media and said the two will continue their discussions this morning. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.
 
Divine Intervention
Saying “God jammed the gun,” a Pennsylvania pastor is happy to be alive when an armed man walked up to his pulpit during a sermon and tried to open fire.
 
An Extra Year
Medicare and Social Security each got a bit of a reprieve. Correspondent Ed Donahue has more.
   
Jewish Groups Denounce Anti-Israel Protests
Unrest on college campuses around the nation is continuing. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that Jewish groups at college campuses are denouncing anti-Semitism displayed at anti-Israel campus protests.
   
Latest In The Middle East
There was a surprise development in the Middle East when the terrorist group Hamas announced they would agree to the terms of an Egypt and Qatar-mediated ceasefire deal that also involves the United States. However, Israel has not signed on. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the fighting continues, as Israeli forces entered Rafah, where they warned over 100,000 residents to leave the area to avoid civilian casualties. 
  
Trump Faces More Contempt Warnings
Both the former president and the judge presiding over the case had a lot to say as Donald Trump’s trial in New York City is again underway. Ed Donahue reports.
  
Record Snow & Tornadoes
From thunderstorms to flooding, tornadoes and hail, and even record snowfall in the western mountains, severe weather is being experienced from parts of the Midwest to the west coast. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.
  
Lawsuit Over Child Abuse
A new lawsuit says that child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers was pervasive and systemic for decades.  Lisa Dwyer has more.
  
Starliner Launch Scrapped Again
The planned launch of a Boeing Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station was scrubbed just two hours before liftoff. The planned takeoff from Cape Canaveral which included two astronauts was stopped due to what NASA described as concerns over an oxygen relief valve on the upper stage of the craft. 
   
Garland Facing House Charges
The clock is ticking as House Republicans are planning to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.
   
Sanders To Run Again
For anyone who thought Bernie Sanders was planning to leave Congress, guess again. The 82-year-old Vermont Senator says he will run for reelection to another 6-year term.
 
Tech News
New smartphones due out next year will likely have additional battery life, due to integrated A-I Power management. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.
  
Finally  
The annual Met Gala took place in New York City, complete with fashion and controversy. Kevin Carr reports.
  
Country music legend Randy Travis may no longer be able to sing, but that’s not stopping him from releasing a new single. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the new song was generated by artificial intelligence.
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